Electric Utilities Client Growth Leader

CDM Smith; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to accelerate growth with electric utility clients across the US. You will lead business development, engage clients, and manage services while collaborating with our technology group to enhance project delivery. Travel may be required as needed.

The role emphasizes building long-term relationships, growing market share, and delivering high-quality projects across T&D, substations, and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; travel frequency depends on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• EPC business development experience in industrial markets with demonstrated client relationships in investor-owned and public power utilities.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading business development, client engagement, client service management, and strategic marketing for multiple major utility clients in the U.S.
• Developing and maintaining high value relationships with utility clients
• Growing market share by partnering with senior project managers and key technical specialists as they work for clients to deliver high quality projects
• Collaborating with our technology group to stay at the forefront of tools that improve project delivery for clients
• Implementing short and long-term strategies that contribute to the growth and profitability of CDM Smith

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic marketing

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Industrial Client Service Leader to accelerate growth with electric utility clients across the US. You will lead business development, engage clients, and manage services while collaborating with our technology group to enhance project delivery. Travel may be required as needed.

The role emphasizes building long-term relationships, growing market share, and delivering high-quality projects across T&D, substations, and infrastructure sectors.